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80. Complications from heart surgery.
RIP Max Romeo
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They used to play this single down the local disco when I was 13. I bought it off my friend for 25 pence and I’ve still got it. RIP Max
That leaky roof was a bit of a curse for Max. The album with Perry (above) is a classic, and doesn’t need such gimmicks. RIP Max, condolences to his family and friends.
He was also responsible for this cover issued under a pseudonym. It is most certainly not safe for work listening!
Here’s an excellent obituary from the Guardian by David Katz which is full of interesting details. @junior-wells.
“I remember Max as pragmatic, politically engaged and open minded, a thoughtful person with a strong sense of humour whose obvious intelligence and drive belied a lack of formal education.”
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/apr/13/max-romeo-reggae-war-ina-babylon-chase-the-devil-jamaica
The superb War Ina Babylon album secures his place among the reggae greats.
Here’s Max live in 2019 still in very fine voice.
That’s a great read – informative and doing the artist justice. Thanks KFD.
Glad you enjoyed it, Junior.
I agree with @vulpes-vulpes about Max and his leaky roof.
That single put him on the map and made him a few bob. Nothing wrong with that.
But remembering Max Romeo for Wet Dream is like remembering Chuck Berry for My Ding-a-Ling.
Played it today in consideration for yhe radio show tribute. …. Nah
To think Max denied it’s lewd meaning. “Lie down girl let me push it up, push it up.” Hmmm
Max denied its lewd meaning! Who was he kidding?
Any single that was Banned by the Beeb was going to be a nice little earner.
Pride of my small collection of singles.
Play this on your next show Junior, I dare you!
Not at 6 pm on a country ( locationally) station !